The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom is an absolute masterpiece.
There’s no better way to describe it.
I am countless hours deep and I feel like I haven't even scratched the surface.
I keep finding new quests, new places to explore, new things to do, like it is so overwhelming
but I cannot put this game down.
It's safe to say that Tears of the Kingdom will be 2023's game of the year - hands down.
It's going to be so hard to top this one!
With that said, in Tears of the Kingdom, you're spending hours and hours on end exploring
Hyrule so you're going to want to make sure that you're using a controller that's comfortable,
has great buttons, long battery life and all of that fun stuff.
The controller you use is a big part of the experience, especially in a game like Tears
of the Kingdom that has a lot combos and abilities to master.
So in today's video, I'm going to be sharing with you 5 of the best Nintendo Switch controllers
out there for the Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom.
These are 5 controllers that I've tried with the game, that I alternate between all of
the time and they are some of my personal favorites.
So without further ado, let’s get this show on the road!
First up, to the surprise of no one, is the official Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.
For over 6 years, the Switch Pro Controller has reigned as the best of the best, the cream
of the crop, the go-to controller and that’s no exception for Zelda Tears of the Kingdom.
It has everything from incredible comfort to great buttons to motion controls to amiibo
support to phenomenal battery life and everything in between.
Nintendo even put out a beautiful Special Edition to celebrate Tears of the Kingdom!
This is an excellent all around controller.
However, if you’re bored of it or want to change things up, continue watching, I got
some other recommendations!
Next on my list is the 8BitDo Ultimate Controller with Charging Dock.
The Ultimate Controller is the one controller that for many, dethrones the official Pro
Controller.
It’s very close to, if not best way that I found to experience Tears of the Kingdom.
Not only is this controller extremely comfortable to hold but it also has excellent buttons
all around including 2 useful paddle buttons on the back, which the official Pro Controller
doesn’t have.
All of the buttons here are also fully mappable and easy to change using 8BitDo’s Ultimate
Software, which is available for computers, tablets and phones.
What’s also nice is that this controller comes with a charging dock so you’ll always
be powered up and ready to adventure around Hyrule.
The one thing this controller lacks is NFC for amiibo support but it goes above and beyond
in literally everything else it does to live up to its name as the Ultimate Controller!
Number 3 is the PowerA Fusion Pro Controller.
The Fusion is kind of similar to the Ultimate controller in that you can map buttons and
things like that but what makes it different is that it also has swappable faceplates,
the ability to add a paddle module around back and so much more.
This controller is highly customizable, comfy to hold, the buttons are awesome and swappable
plus the battery life is solid.
You’ll get about 20 hours of playtime, which is about the same you get with the Ultimate
Controller.
The only downsides are that the Fusion Pro doesn’t have NFC or any vibration.
Nonetheless, it pairs nicely with the Switch and is a great option to experience Tears
of the Kingdom with!
Second to last is the PDP Gaming Little Wireless Controller.
The Little Wireless Controller has most of the features found in the larger controllers
that I mentioned before, only they come in a smaller footprint.
This is often my go-to controller to change things up.
I love it!
It’s super light, comfortable to hold, the button placement is great, it has motion controls
and the battery life is phenomenal.
You’ll get about 40 hours per charge out of this little thing.
Like the Fusion Pro, it doesn’t have NFC or any vibration however I wouldn’t write
it off because of that.
If you want a small controller with a retro vibe to play Zelda and even travel around
with, you’d be hard pressed to find something better than the Little Wireless Controller.
And last but not least is for the Switch handheld lovers out there, it’s the Retroflag Handheld
Controller.
I’ve raved about this controller in multiple videos already and for good reason.
It’s incredibly comfortable to hold, =the buttons are great, it has a passthrough port
for charging and personally, I think it makes the Switch look amazing.
On top of all that, it’s not one bit big or bulky either.
It looks it but it's surprisingly lightweight and perfect for those long adventures.
Retroflag made an excellent alternative to the Joy-Con here.
If you play Tears of the Kingdom in handheld mode for hours on end, I think you’ll find
this controller to be a pleasant surprise!
So those are 5 of the best Nintendo Switch controllers that shine bright for the Legend
of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom my friends!
Any one of these controllers will take your adventures in Hyrule to a new level.
However, it is worth noting that these are my recommendations and my personal favorites.
Controllers all come down to personal preference in the end so you may have another one that
you prefer.
The Switch has no shortage of amazing controllers out there to game with so I hope I was able
to help narrow things down and make deciding on the perfect controller a little bit easier!
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Happy adventuring!
Peace!